The last 2 months I have been in a state of dilemma more than ever before of making a certain decision in my life. I have written and considered list of things I might do in the near future. However, the ambiguity is so strong that an inner prompting within me says to seek out what really GOD wants.
Growing up, I know that my parents taught us to seek what GOD's will is then follow and obey whatever it is and leave the consequences to HIM. I know what that means. But, the list that I've made seemed to be that one of those is HIS will. It's just that I need to listen to HIM more, seek HIS will and do what I have to do for HIS glory whether I have to move or stay or jump on a cliff or cross raging seas.
Two weeks ago, I went to a bookstore in one of the malls close to the place where I live here in Jakarta. I never thought that I would find this in the bookstore. In Jakarta, it's hard to find books that you really like specially Christian English books. They mostly translate it to their national language. It was a "lucky" day for me that I found Loren Cunningham's book "Is that really you, GOD?". I read this book 5 years ago when I was still working in the missions organization before but I was not able to finish it since a friend of mine was reading it as well.
These are the following points I'm sharing with you that really impacted me and I'm praying to really apply these points effectively in the next few days.
1. Don't make guidance complicated.
-Submit to HIS lordship.
-Resist the enemy.
-Expect an answer.
2. Allow GOD to speak to you in the way HE chooses.
-This is really a bit of a challenge to me since as a human we tend to take over or
tell GOD when it comes to timing to answer us immediately or in our own time.
3. Confess any unforgiven sin.
-Cleansing is very important. Any hidden or unconfessed sin hinders us not from GOD
to give us answer but from listening and recognizing HIS voice.
4. Use the Axehead Principle. (2 Kings 6)
-Going back to the place or the state where you last recognize and hear GOD's voice
talking and guiding you clearly.
5. Get your own leading.
-Third party is only a confirmation. You must hear HIS voice and receive HIS
guidance first.
6. Don't talk about your guidance unless GOD tells you to do so.
-This will help us avoid confusion and pride.
7. Use the Wise Men Principle.
-GOD uses two or more spiritually mature and sensitive people to confirm HIS
guidance for you.
8. Beware of counterfeits.
-Things of value are worth counterfeiting.
9. Opposition of man is sometimes guidance from GOD.
-I've proven this 3 yrs ago when I decided to move here in Jakarta. There were a lot of
oppositions on the process of coming and staying here but GOD proved that to be
HIS guidance and test of faith.
10. Every follower of JESUS has a unique ministry.
-"The will of GOD is doing and saying the right thing in the right place, with the right
people, at the right time, and in the right sequence, under the right leadership,
using the right method, with the right attitude of the heart." -Janice Rogers
-This statement really impacted me a lot. Prompted me to really be cautious in both
seeking and sharing HIS guidance.
11. Practise hearing GOD's voice and it becomes easier.
-The more you talk and spend time to someone, the easier you recognize the voice.
12. Relationship is the most important reason for hearing the voice of the LORD.
-Spending more time in talking and reading HIS word helps a LOT!
I hope these points are helping you a lot. However, I strongly recommend to read the book for a profound and better understanding. May you be blessed and receive answers to whatever you've been seeking and waiting.
Prayer Concern:
*Please pray with me that I will have clear direction on what to do in the near future. Pray that I can grasp whatever GOD wants me to do with my life.
Thank you so much and GOD bless more!
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